Conquer Public Speaking Fears in Four Steps

Speaking in public is a skill every Equilibrium Marketing Solutions team member must master. In fact, nearly every professional can benefit from learning how to give a strong presentation. Of course, many people are not as confident getting up on stage as they would like to be. If this sounds like you, here are four steps to you can follow to conquer that fear:

• Be Passionate About the Topic: While it is valuable to be an expert on the subject of your talk, it is just as important to be passionate about it. If you are excited about sharing your presentation’s content, it is much easier to feel confident.

• Practice: There is a reason for the saying that practice makes perfect. Our Equilibrium Marketing Solutions event managers are fond of working together to prepare. Try this strategy the next time you are speaking. Having feedback from a partner can help you master your talk.

• Connect: Building a rapport with the audience early will make your presentation more effective. It has the added bonus of turning the experience into being more conversational. In short, when you connect with listeners, the talk will be more comfortable and relaxed for everyone.

• Tell a Story: One of the most powerful tools available to speakers is narrative. Telling stories during your talk will make the content more compelling. It is also a more natural way of speaking than simply getting up in front of a group and talking through a few slides.

These tactics will help you become a more confident public speaker. To find out more about our culture, follow us on Linkedin